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published Thursday, November 3, 2011

Here is what’s going on in Athens today, Nov. 4:

EVENTS

University of Georgia Homecoming Parade: 6 p.m., downtown Athens; two-time All-American Charlie Trippi will be the grand marshal; a carnival at Legion Field will follow from 7-11 p.m.; part of the University of Georgia’s homecoming activities; $5 or non-students, free for students; www.uga.edu/union.

Photography Exhibit and Reception: “Bugs and Candy”: 7-8 p.m., Flicker Theater & Bar, 263 W. Washington St.; photographed using bugs from his yard near Baxter Street, photographer Abel Klainbaum created a colorful and playful collection of surreal images; music by Klezmer Local 42 from 8-10 p.m.; exhibit on display throughout November; free admission.

Theatre and Creative Movement for Kids: 7:45-9:45 p.m., Floorspace, 160 Chase St.; for children ages 4-11 years old; parents can drop kids off at Floorspace Dance Studio on their way to ATHICA to watch Anne Waldman, the beat-era legend and feminist poet; children will participate in theatre fun and creative movement with experienced children’s’ arts educators; $15 for the first child and $7.50 per sibling; preregister by Nov. 3 at www.floorspaceathens.com.

Friends First Friday: Turn Gift Shop into Santa’s Workshop: 9-10:30 a.m., Gardenside Room, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.; learn about the volunteers who design and make specialty items for the gift shop; $12 for nonmembers, $10 for members; (706) 542-6138 or www.uga.edu/botgarden.

Speech and Hearing Screenings: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Aderhold Hall, UGA; The UGA Speech and Hearing clinic will provide free screenings of speech, language, voice, resonance, fluency, and hearing for adults and children ages 3 years old and older; screenings will be conducted to identify communication disorders or differences and to recommend prevention or intervention resources; (706) 542-4598.

Disaster Preparedness: 9:30-11 a.m., Winterville Depot, downtown Winterville; learn how to stay safe and warm during a snowstorm and how to prepare for possible disasters or events and plan for post-event recovery; (706) 549-4850 or www.accaging.org.

PROGRAMS & CLASSES

Fantastic Friday: 9 a.m.-noon, Gym, Bishop Park, 705 Sunset Drive; parents and kids have fun in a non-structured environment; parents required to stay for program and are responsible for leading children through obstacle courses; for ages 10 months to 4 years old; Fridays through Dec. 2; no program scheduled for Nov. 25; $10 per person/per day for ACC residents, $15 per person/per day for nonresidents; (706) 613-3589 or www.athensclarkecounty.com/bishop.

American Graffiti Screening and Membership Drive: 5:30 and 8 p.m., Cine, 234 W. Hancock Ave.; a one night screening of an archival 35mm print of the classic 1973 film “American Graffiti”; a reception catered by The National will follow at 7 p.m. featuring small plates of hamburger sliders and fries, served by the Classic City Rollergirls; the evening also will kick off Cine’s fall’s membership drive; $10; (706) 353-7377 or www.athenscine.com.

“Terror By Gaslight” presented by Winder-Barrow Community Theatre: 7:30 tonight and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Colleen O. Williams Theater, Winder Cultural Arts Center, 105 E. Athens St., Winder; this thriller takes place in 19th century Philadelphia where Dr. Cyrus Norton, a brilliant but eccentric surgeon, is creating an “anatomical museum” to further his standing as a recognized expert on anatomy and dissection. He needs cadavers, and by law, can only obtain them from the public gallows. Dr. Norton is forced to deal with the unsavory Gin Hester and her sinister partner, Scrubbs. A persistent police detective moves nearer to learning the truth about the blackmail and vicious murders caused by this alliance; this show is scary and might not be suitable for young children; tickets can be purchased in advance at Winder City Hall, Pam Veader’s State Farm Insurance Office at 41 S. Center St. in Winder or by calling (770) 867-3106; advance tickets are $10 for seniors ages 55 and older and for students and teachers are $12.50 for adults in advance; tickets can be purchased at the door for $13 for seniors ages 55 and older and for students and teachers and $15 for adults; www.winderbarrowtheatre.org.

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